Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

“Inclusion is not just a program, policy, or idea… Inclusion is a mindset.” But what is inclusion? What does it really mean to “include everyone“, especially in consideration of children and youth with disabilities that require adaptation to participate in the many opportunities of life? As a person with a disability and as an instructor… Read More

“Be Safe. Be Brave. And Always Be Respectful!” These are the 3 rules of theatre! In this blog, let us consider “Be Brave” for parents of a child with special needs. In a theatre workshop, being brave means trying new things and not being afraid; but what does it mean from a parent’s perspective? When… Read More

The first “rule” in every 4th Wall class is be safe. Seemingly easy, this rule can be deceptively difficult to understand. There are many ways to “be safe”: with the way we use our bodies, the way we interact with others, and even with the way we use our words. Let’s unpack the different ways… Read More

The New Age of Libraries: Community Centers for All As the United States has progressed into the 21st-century and we have seen technology tighten its grip on our daily lives, our 9000+ public libraries have been tasked with adapting. Of course, one of the most obvious areas of change has been the offer of e-books… Read More

*********This post features Quick Pix!—bulletpoints that tell you what you need to know FAST! For the blog reader in a rush! Sensory-friendly film showings first came to my attention when my sister, who has twin sons with special needs, told me that she had heard about them; “Too bad the only theaters showing them are so… Read More

The holiday season is upon us and it seems that no matter what holiday you and your family celebrate or how you celebrate it, one common factor prevails from family to family: the holidays bring crowds! Even when sharing the spirit of the holidays with just our relatives, that usually means putting out at least one… Read More

(scroll down to find links to professional ABA therapy information) 4th Wall Theatre Company is constantly looking to improve; whether it be through our commitment to serving new communities, providing useful information on our website and blog, or improving the tools that our instructors have on hand when going into the classroom to serve students… Read More